Mike Smith, executive director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) has officially announced his retirement. The head of the organization since 2016, Smith cited his decision to retire has been difficult. In a press release issued by IHRC Tuesday, May 7, Smith said, “Deciding to retire has not been an easy decision to make, […]
Eye exams required for IHRC Standardbred drivers
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) has issued a notice that all individuals planning to obtain a 2019 Standardbred driver’s license must comply with the current eye examination regulations. Any driver must either show proof of a current eye exam in the past 12 months or show proof of a current eye exam within the […]
First 2019 issue of ISA Magazine has arrived
The first issue of the Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) Magazine is now available. The magazine began arriving in homes Friday, March 8, 2019 featuring a photo of past ISA President Jack Kieninger and Indiana Horse Racing Commission Executive Director Mike Smith on the cover. The photo was snapped just after Smith presented Kieninger with the […]
IHRC to begin full licensing hours
With the barn area officially open this week at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) will begin its full licensing schedule. The office at the entrance to the main stable gate in the Racing Administration building will be open 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday March 12 to kick off the official […]
Standardbred Advisory Board meeting this Saturday
Jessica Barnes, director of racing and breed development for the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, has posted a meeting notice. The annual meeting of the Indiana Standardbred Advisory Board and the Indiana Fair Race Secretaries will be held Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will be in the Salon A-B at the Indianapolis […]
2019 racing dates on IHRC agenda
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday, Dec. 5 beginning at 10 a.m. in the Marquee Room at Indiana Grand. Prior to the regular meeting, which is open to the public, an executive session will be held at 9:30 a.m. Several items are on the agenda, including the operational plan […]